Lydia Smith
Director, Operations
Lydia Smith is OCRA’s Director, Operations. She joined OCRA in 2024 and oversees the organization’s day-to-day operations, maintaining office management, IT, and Human Resources while serving as a member of the finance team and collaborating with various departments and teams. She works to implement new initiatives to improve operational effectiveness.
Before joining OCRA, she worked for various nonprofit organizations, serving as the principal in managing overall operations. She has over 20 years of experience in the nonprofit sector. Lydia earned her Master’s Degree from the University of Redlands’ School of Business and lives in California with her husband and two sons.